LG Orders Reopening of 14 Tourist Spots in J&K Closed After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Monday announced the reopening of several tourist destinations across the Jammu and Kashmir divisions that were earlier closed as a precautionary measure following the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 last year.

 

 

 

 

“After a thorough security review and discussion, I’ve ordered reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures.

 

 

11 tourist spots in Kashmir Division-Yousmarg, Doodhpathri in Budgam, Dandipora Park in Kokernag, Peer Ki Gali, Dubjan & Padpawan in Shopian, Astanpora, Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Thajwas Glacier, Hung Park in Ganderbal & Wullar/ Watlab in Baramulla to be reopened immediately.

 

 

3 tourist spots in Jammu Division - Devi Pindi in Reasi, Mahu Mangat in Ramban and Mughal Maidan in Kishtwar to be reopened immediately. 3 sites in Kashmir Division-Gurez, Athwatoo, Bangus and 1 site in Jammu Division- Ramkund in Ramban will be reopened once snow gets cleared.”

 

The tourist locations had been temporarily closed in the aftermath of the terror attack as part of heightened security measures. Officials said the decision to reopen the sites was taken after a comprehensive assessment of the prevailing security situation.